Garrett Boorojian and Founder and Executive Chair of We Are All Human, former Special Advisor at the United Nations, former Special Advisor and Chief of Public Advocacy at UNICEF, former Head of PR at the World Economic Forum, Claudia Romo Edelman

Garrett Boorojian and Founder and Executive Chair of We Are All Human, former Special Advisor at the United Nations, former Special Advisor and Chief of Public Advocacy at UNICEF, former Head of PR at the World Economic Forum, Claudia Romo Edelman

Author: Garrett Boorojian July 23, 2026 Duration: 47:04

Garrett Boorojian and Claudia Romo Edelman discuss relationship building in a team environment.

Source: Bio - Claudia Romo Edelman

https://www.claudiaromoedelman.com/pages/bio

"CLAUDIA ROMO EDELMAN

Claudia Romo Edelman is a global brand builder, entrepreneur, and cultural strategist focused on shaping purposeful, credible narratives. She has held senior roles at the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, UNICEF, UNHCR, and the Global Fund, and helped launch initiatives such as Product (RED) and the Sustainable Development Goals. Her work centers on building trust, mobilizing communities, and creating enduring brands.

She is the Founder and Executive Chair of We Are All Human and its flagship initiative, The Hispanic Star, which has partnered with more than 300 companies, 100 Hispanic organizations, research institutions, and media outlets to elevate the U.S. Latino narrative.

She recently launched Sotol Romo, blending global vision with deep Mexican roots to create a brand defined by ascent and intention. A leading voice for Latinos and women, she champions visibility, equity, and recognition of Latino communities as a powerful economic and cultural force.

Claudia is a thought leader and speaker, and author of ten bilingual children’s books with Macmillan Publishers, plus five books on Hispanic topics.

Named one of Bloomberg’s Women Who Lead 2026 at Davos and one of Time’s Top 17 Hispanics of 2024, she has received honors including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. She serves on nonprofit boards, including the Harvard David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies and the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino.

Claudia holds a Master’s degree in Political Communication from the London School of Economics, is fluent in six languages, and enjoys sports with her husband and spending time with her two children.

In this new entrepreneurial chapter, Claudia brings together her global expertise and her Mexican tradition—bridging heritage and vision to unite the best of both worlds: her cultural roots and her entrepreneurial drive."

Source: World Economic Forum

https://www.weforum.org/people/claudia-romo-edelman/

"Claudia Romo Edelman, a Mexican-Swiss Diplomat is the founder of “We Are All Human”, an organization cultivating radical inclusion by promoting tolerance and diversity to fight racial xenophobic discrimination. In addition to this role, Romo is a Special Advisor of UNICEF and currently serves on the board for Bank Street College of Education, Hispanicize, and Agrosmart. She is a judge for the D&AD Impact Awards and Cannes Lion SDG Awards. Romo launched her career as a journalist and press correspondent for Latin American media companies such as Notimex, Proceso, Infrared Monitor. Recognized as a strategist in communications and media Romo has run PR for the World Economic Forum in Switzerland (1999- 2007), the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & Malaria. Since 2014 Romo worked with the Executive Office of the Secretary General for the United Nations helping to lead communications and advocacy on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change. She is also a marketing professor at the University of Geneva for MBA students with a specialization in international organizations, IOMBA, and MOOCs marketing.

Holding a Masters of Political Communications from the London School of Economics, Romo also has degrees in Communications, Philosophy, and Photography. A frequent public speaker and moderator her favorite topics of discourse include Radical inclusion and diversity; Latino entrepreneurship and..."


Garrett Boorojian hosts WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment, a podcast that digs into the human dynamics behind high-stakes success. Each conversation moves beyond typical interviews to explore how trust, communication, and genuine connection are forged under pressure. The guest list is a testament to the universal application of these principles, featuring Hall of Fame athletes from football, basketball, and baseball, Olympic medalists, Emmy-winning media figures, and top coaches and executives. These are individuals for whom "team" is not a corporate buzzword but the fundamental mechanism of achievement. You'll hear firsthand accounts of navigating locker rooms, boardrooms, and creative collaborations. The discussions are grounded in real stories-from the tension before a championship game to the delicate negotiations of a major business deal-revealing the practical methods these professionals use to build cohesive units. This isn't abstract theory; it's lived experience dissected to uncover what actually works. Whether you're leading a sports team, a business department, or any collaborative project, this podcast offers a rare look at the relational craftsmanship required to excel. Garrett guides these explorations with a focus on actionable insight, making each episode a masterclass in the subtle art of working with others.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment
Podcast Episodes
Garrett Boorojian and FOX 5 DC Anchor / Reporter, former Washington Commanders Game Day Host, former NBC Sports Washington Host / Anchor, former News Desk Anchor for NBC Olympics, Miss Florida USA 2001, University of Florida graduate, Julie Donaldson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:35
Garrett Boorojian and Julie Donaldson discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.juliedonaldson.com/"ABOUT JULIEJulie has been a pioneering figure in sports broadcasting, breaking gender barriers in…
Garrett Boorojian and NYT Bestselling Author, JFK Jr.'s friend, former The History Channel Scholar–in–Residence, University of Oklahoma Emeritus Professor, former University of Oxford Lecturer, former Yale University Associate Professor, Steve Gillon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:56
https://www.stevenmgillon.com/"STEVEN M. GILLONHistorian | Author | Producer | Professor | Speaker"History is not about memorizing facts. It’s about using facts to build an argument for interpreting the past." - Steven M…
Garrett Boorojian and Fenway Senior Speechwriter, former Speechwriter – Governor & First Lady Walz, former Communications Director & Chief Speechwriter – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, former Director of Speechwriting – Speaker Pelosi, Aaron Bennett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:46
Garrett Boorojian and Aaron Bennett discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://fenwaystrategies.com/team/aaron-bennett/"Aaron BennettSenior SpeechwriterAaron’s parents suspected that he might have a futu…
Garrett Boorojian and CNN Senior Legal Analyst, former Assistant U.S. Attorney – Southern District of New York, former Assistant Attorney General – New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Senior Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Elie Honig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:59
Garrett Boorojian and Elie Honig discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B093HZ7WZL/about"Elie HonigAbout the authorElie Honig is CNN's Senior Legal Analyst. He previously…
Garrett Boorojian and DrPH, MA, RDN, 2022 Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year, 2024 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Distinguished Lecture Award winner, Recurring Nutrition Expert / Guest on ABC's "LIVE with Kelly and Mark," Wendy Bazilian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:59
Garrett Boorojian and Wendy Bazilian discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.wendybazilian.com/about"Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RDN is a writer, educator, food enthusiast and award-winning journali…
Garrett Boorojian and Principal of JOEY JACKSON LAW, PLLC, CNN Legal Analyst, honored with the Joey Jackson ICC, Assistant District Attorney at the New York County District Attorney's Office, former Adjunct Professor at Monroe College, Joey Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:08
Garrett Boorojian and Joey Jackson discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.joeyjacksonlaw.com/"PREMIER LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR NEW YORKNationally recognized for expertise in criminal law, union m…
Garrett Boorojian and the 62nd U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, 34th Chief of Protocol of the U.S., former Finance Chair for 2024's Biden for President and Harris for President, former DNC National Finance Director, Brown University alumnus, Rufus Gifford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:50
Garrett Boorojian and Rufus Gifford discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.elrodgifford.com/https://www.elrodgifford.com/#services"Rufus GiffordREAD FULL BIORufus Gifford is a former U.S. Ambassa…
Garrett Boorojian and the 31st Chief of Protocol of the U.S., former Executive Vice President & Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at SAP, formerly served in Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Biden Administrations, Peter Selfridge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:02
Garrett Boorojian and Peter Selfridge discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.usasean.org/https://www.usasean.org/people/peter-selfridge"Peter SelfridgeNominations and Governance Committee ChairPe…
Garrett Boorojian and Chief Legal Analyst at CNN, Emmy Award winner, former Staff Writer at The New Yorker, Contributing Opinion Writer at The New York Times, former Assistant U.S. Attorney (Brooklyn), Best–Selling Book Author, Jeffrey Toobin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:04
In his conversation with Garrett, Jeffrey speaks about:- His mentor Tina Brown, former Editor of The New Yorker, who gave Jeffrey a chance by hiring him in 1993.- Covering Mark Fuhrman's role in the O.J. Simpson trial.-…
Garrett Boorojian and Brig. Gen. USAF (Ret.), former F–15E Combat Pilot, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force (International Affairs), Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University alumnus, John "Dragon" Teichert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:26
Garrett Boorojian and Brigadier General (Retired) John Teichert discuss relationship building in a team environment.John spoke with me about how Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun” movie inspired him to join the United States Air For…